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This Week at the Capitol: Addressing wellbeing of children, animal abuse, expungement, more. . .
Proposals concerning the wellbeing of children are often high-priority items in the General Assembly. Hundreds of measures aimed at improving…
Covington ‘pins’ nine firefighters, all with experience; newest police officer served in Afghanistan
Covington has nine new (experienced) firefighters. Having completed eight weeks of in-house training, the nine were officially “pinned” with their…
Dept. of Libraries gives grants to Covington, Ryland Heights and others to preserve, manage local records
The Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has announced 25 recipients of…
City of Covington reports 2Q finances on track, new telecommunications ordinance will get first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City of Covington Finance Director Muhammed Owusu likes to make things easy to understand. “When…
Despite Gentry’s suspension, Kenton County Family Court docket not disrupted; hearing set for April 20
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is “business as usual” for cases on the Kenton County Family Court docket….
Gov. Beshear presents nearly $500,000 in grants to cities of Bromley, Covington, Dayton, and Wilder
Gov. Andy Beshear met with local officials Monday to present some $500,000 in Land & Water fund grants to the…
TANK to hold hearings on bus route changes; riders, businesses in Covington can weigh in on proposals
It’s not too late for Covington residents and businesses to weigh in on the proposed elimination of some bus routes…
Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
OKI’s ‘Much in Common’ initiative focuses on collaborative strategies to drive the region forward
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes counties in three states, with a diverse…
YMCA property changes hands after just 91 days; upgrades starts next week on hotel, bourbon project
With a flurry of signing and an aura of celebration, the City of Covington officially sold the historic YMCA building…
Dept. of Financial Institutions offers tips to protect personal data and avoid scams, fraud, identity theft
The Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Kentuckians about the importance of protecting personal data to avoid…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part two looks at events, infrastructure, neighborhood investment
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. The second installment of this two-part series…
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part 1 focuses on economic development, finance and budget
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. Part one focuses on economic development, which…
Thayer receives KACP Outstanding Legislative Service Award for support of law enforcement
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer has received the Kentucky Association Chiefs of Police (KACP) Outstanding Legislative Services Award…
Senate President Stivers, long the key obstacle for medical marijuana in KY, now sees ‘a narrow path’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The most important legislative opponent of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky said Friday that…
Gov. Beshear, Sec. Gray focus on helping KYians obtain a REAL ID; two more regional offices opening
Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said this week at the Kentucky Transportation headquarters they are focused on…
This Week at the Capitol: Voter I.D., school safety, pets, sex offenders, ‘born alive,’ smoking/vaping…
As sure as gavel strikes mark the start of a Kentucky General Assembly session, packed hallways in the Capitol Annex…
Devou Drive to close Monday for drainage project; SD1 estimates work could take a month
Devou Drive – one of the roads leading into Devou Park from downtown – will be closed off for about…
Bridge replacement projects to begin on KY 22 in Grant County; road closures expected through Nov.
Work is scheduled to begin by the end of January to replace three bridges on KY 22 (Taft Highway) in…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…